Umbrella-marker.



J. A. DAY. UMBRELLA MARKER. APPLICATION FILED APEJG, 19 10. 991,608. Patented May 9, 1911.

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UMBRELLA-MARKER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed April 16, 1910. Serial No. 555,869.

To all whom it may concern;

Be it known that I, J osnrH A. DAY, citizen of the United States, residing at New York, in the county of New York and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Umbrella-Markers; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters and figures of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to markers for umbrellas, canes and the like, and has for its object to provide a device which can be quickly and easily applied to an umbrella, cane or the like for the purpose of identifying the same in such manner that the name and address of the owner and such other written or printed matter as he desires to use in connection therewith can be conveniently applied to an umbrella, cane or the like in order to insure the prompt return of the article should it become lost or leave the possession of the owner.

' cylinder With this object in view, the invention consists in the novel construction of the marker and particularly in the construction and arrangement of the inner and outer cylinders and in the construction of the name sheet and in the novel arrangement for attaching the same,

The invention also consists in certain other novel details of construction and in combinations of parts, all of which will be first fully described and afterward specifically pointed out in the appended claims.

Referring to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 is an elevation of an umbrella showing marker attached thereto. Fig. 2 is an elevation of an umbrella in a folded position. Fig. 3 is an elevation of the marker on an umbrella stick, the name sheet being withdrawn. Fig. 4c is a vertical sectional view through the outer cylinder of the marker. Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the several parts of the marker. Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the marker. Fig. 7 is a vertical sectional view through the outer showing name sheet therein. Fig. 8 is a transverse sectional view through the marker and umbrella stick, the name sheet being in end elevation. Fig. 9 is a similar view showing name sheet wound up within the outer cylinder. F1g. 10 1s a perspective Patented May 9, 1911.

view of the name sheet, and Fig. 11 is a"'.

transverse sectional view through the marker, the name sheet being in end elevation and in a withdrawn position.

Like numerals of reference indicate the same parts throughout the several figures in which:

1 indicates the stick of an umbrella, cane or the like, and 2 the marker, which latter consists of an inner cylinder 3, split at at,

the contiguous edges 5 approaching each" other sufficiently to enable the cylinder 3 to be sprung around an umbrella stick and to hold itself thereon, it being of course understood that the said cylinder must be of some suitable spring metal or other material.

6 indicates the outer cylinder which is split at 7, the contiguous edges 8 approaching each other to form a slot therebetween and to enable said cylinder to be sprung around the stick of an umbrella.

9 indicates the end collars which as shown in Fig. 5 are split into two sections 10 in such manner that they may be applied around the stick of an umbrella without removing the handle therefrom. In operation? the outer cylinder 6 secures or looks the end collars 9 in proper position, which can be accomplished in any simple manner, for instance as shown in the drawings which consists in supplying the collar sections 10 with" a small flange 11, and in providing a small groove 12 on the interior of the outer cylinder 6 near each end thereof.

13 indicates the name sheet which is constructed preferably of other suitable flexible material, the length of the name sheet being governed by the thickness thereof and the sizesof the inner and outer cylinders. If the name sheet is constructed of celluloid or like material, the

inner end 1 1 is bent at right angles to the sheet to form a flange 15, while the outer end of the sheet is cut to form a pull 16 and two flanges 17 are bent up to form a stop for a purpose which will be now described.

The name and address having been supplied to the sheet 13 and any other matter written or printed thereon in connection with the name and address the parts are assembled as follows: The inner end of the white celluloid or name sheet 13 is wrapped around the umbrella stick 1 and the inner cylinder 8 is sprung around the stick and the wrapped end of the sheet 13 as shown in Fig. 11, the flange 15 on the inner end of the sheet 13 engaging one edge 5 of the cylinder, the name sheet proper extending through the space or slot t between the edges 5 as shown in Fig. 11. The end collars 9 are then placed around the umbrellastick 1 :in position shown in Fig. at, and the outer cylinder 6 is sprung over the end collars 9, the flanges 11 on said collars entering the grooves 12 in the outer cylinder 6, thus ei'l'ectually locking the outer cylinder and end collars together. When the parts are in this position the name sheet 13 extends through the slot or opening 7 in the outer cylinder 5 as shown in Fig. 11.

Having thus described the several parts of this invention its operation is as follows: The marker 2 being applied to the umbrella stick 1 as shown in Fig. 6, the pull 16 of the name sheet is grasped and drawn out as shown in Fig. 3, in which position the name and address of the owner of the umbrella can be read. During the withdrawal of the name sheet 13 into this position, the outer cylinder 6 remains stationary on the umbrella stick, while the inner cylinder 3 is revolved by the name sheet as it is unwound. In order to again wind the name sheet into its normal position the pull l6 thereon is released and the outer cylinder 6 is rotated in the direction contrary to the hands of a watch. During this operation the inner cylinder 3 remains stationary on the umbrella stick holding the inner end of the name sheet 13 stationary, while the outer cylinder 6 winds up the name sheet, the sheet passing in through the slot or opening 7 as illustrated in Fig. 8. The winding is continued until the flanges 17 formed on the outer end of the name sheet 13 engages the edge 8 of the cylinder 6, thus stopping the winding of the name sheet and preventing the pull 16 from entering the outer cylinder. Any further rotation of the outer cylinder 6 will cause the inner cylinder 3 to rotate on the umbrella stick, and will not strain or injure the name sheet. After the name sheet is wound up into its normal position the outer cylinder 6 may be rotated in the reverse direction, but the position of the name sheet will not be altered, as it can only be unwound by drawing the pull 16. It is therefore impossible for the name sheet to be accidentally withdrawn or unwound, as any amount of rotation of the outer cylinder in either direction will not disturb the name sheet, but will simply cause the same to retate with the outer cylinder.

By reason of the material of which the name sheet is made (celluloid or the like) the name sheet is not alfected by moisture, while the inner flange 15 and the outer stop flanges 17 being formed on the sheet 13, d1spose ot any extraneous retaining and stopping means, thus materially slmphfying the construction and reducing the cost of manufacture.

Having thus fully described the invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is

l. A marker for umbrellas and the like comprising a name sheet rotatable on an umbrella stick or the like, an inner cylinder engaging and holding said name sheet in proper position on an umbrella stick or the like, an outer rotatable cylinder through which the name sheet extends, the end collars for supporting the outer cylinder, and means for locking the outer cylinder and end collars together.

2. A marker for umbrellas and the like coi'nprising two cylinders, one arranged within the other, the inner cylinder belng adapted to be applied around an umbrella stick and rotatable thereon, a name sheet secured by the said inner cylinder, the outer cylinder being adapted to be applied around an umbrella stick or the like and over the said inner cylinder, said outer cylinder being provided with a slot or opening through which the name sheet extends, end collars adapted to be applied around an umbrella stick or the like and to support the said outer cylinder, the said outer cylinder being rotatable on the umbrella stick or the like independently of the rotation of the said inner cylinder.

3. A marker for umbrellas and the like comprising a name sheet, means for holding the same in proper position around an umbrella stick or the like, an outer cylinder adapted to be applied to the stick of an umbrella or the like through which outer cylinder the name sheet extends, and sectional end collars adapted to be applied around the stick of an umbrella or the like for supporting the said outer cylinder.

4. A marker for umbrellas and the like comprising a name-sheet, means for securing the same rotatably on an umbrella stick or t 1e likeand for holding the same against rotation, an outer cylinder adapted to be applied around an umbrella stick or the like and over the said name sheet, said outer cylinder being rotatable on an umbrella stick or the like and provided with an opening through which the said name-sheet extends.

5. A marker for umbrellas and the like comprising a name sheet, the inner end of which is adapted to be wrapped around an umbrella stick or the like, an inner cylinder of spring material adapted to be sprung around the umbrella stick or the like and the wrapped end of the name sheet, said cylinder being provided with a slot or opening through which the name sheet extends, the said name sheet and inner cylinder being rotatable on the umbrella stick or the like, sectional end collars adapted to be applied to the umbrella stick or the like, an outer cylinder of spring material adapted to be sprung around the said sectional end collar and to encompass the name sheet, and interlocking means between said outer cylinder and said sectional end collars for locking said collars and said outer cylinder together.

6. A marker for umbrellas and the like, comprising a name sheet, means for securing the same rotatably on an umbrella stick or the like and for holding the same against rotation, end collars adapted to be applied to an umbrella stick or the like and rotatable thereon, and a cylinder arranged on said end collars through which cylinder the name sheet laterally extends, the said cylinder and name sheet being independently rotatable on the umbrella stick or, the like.

7. A marker for umbrellas and the like comprising a name-sheet rotatable on an umbrella stick or the like, means for holding the same against rotation, and an outer cylinder adapted to be applied around an umbrella stick or the like and over the said name-sheet,v said outer cylinder being provided with an opening through which the said name sheet extends.

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature, in presence of two witnesses.

JOSEPH A. DAY.

Witnesses:

JOHN L. FLETCHER, C. HUGH DUFFY.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Washington, .D. G.

Commissioner of Patents, 

